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Calls grow for FIFA to release VAR images from Switzerland-Qatar match

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 10:36 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Calls grow for FIFA to release VAR images from Switzerland-Qatar match
Summary

After Switzerland's penalty during a 1-1 draw against Qatar on June 13, 2026, calls for FIFA to disclose the VAR images from a controversial offside decision have intensified. Remo Freuler's potential offside before being fouled by Qatar's goalkeeper remains unresolved, prompting criticism from commentators like Gary Neville. FIFA's semi-automated offside technology was expected to enhance decision-making, but transparency issues over the offside call have emerged. While other decisions have been quickly clarified, FIFA has not yet provided the requested evidence for this specific incident, leading to speculation about the integrity of the process.

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  • •Switzerland's penalty was converted by Breel Embolo
  • •Match ended in a 1-1 draw
  • •Calls for FIFA to release VAR images are growing
  • •Controversy surrounds Remo Freuler's potential offside
  • •Gary Neville criticizes FIFA for lack of transparency
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  • 10:36 PMYahoo Sports — Was this offside? Fifa under pressure to release VAR images
  • 10:36 PMBBC Sport — Was this offside? Fifa under pressure to release VAR images
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There have been calls for Fifa to release the VAR images after a potential - and controversial - offside call during Qatar's World Cup draw with Switzerland.

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There have been calls for Fifa to release the VAR images after a potential - and controversial - offside call during Qatar's World Cup draw with Switzerland.

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